perrotta

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VTEC=happiness

Is this a complaint/question/statement????

Teh Jatt

NONE OF THE ABOVE

Z Factor

Just keep in mind that you do not have to wait for the computer to tell you when to change the oil. The first oil change should be longer than most since Acura claims to have special oil in there for a proper break in period. After that I think every 3-5k is a good time with a filter change each time. Personally, if I owned my TL, I'd now switch it to Mobil1 Synthetic, but since I only lease it I'll be using dino oil.

perrotta

A statement, for people who are curious about how quickly the oil life goes by.

fsttyms1

doesnt honda recomend under normal driving 7500 miles to the change? i know mine does. and if they recomend it why not? ive been doing it for 131,000 miles now ind shes running perfectly!

neuronbob

3700 miles, 50%.

By the way, fsttyms1, congratulations on turning 130k! Time to consider a new TL.

fsttyms1

thanx i wish i could this year, maybe next year. i am looking at the TL again!

shingles

Most modern oil on modern engine can last MUCH longer than 3000 miles. On my Maxima I go 10,000 on Mobil 1 synthetic. On my Integra I go 5,000 on Castro GTX. All of this is based on repeated oil analysis. Jiffy Lube would love for you to change it ever 3,000 miles... they make more money that way. But you don't need to do it...

Modeler

Not only do you not need to, but the TL manual says in no uncertain terms that you MUST keep the original oil for the first 7,500 for proper break-in.

honda loyalty

Mobil 1 best oil you can get.

njtls

hardly....best oil you can by off the shelf..yes

honda loyalty

oh... what's the best oil for us?

rets

Do you know how to reset your minder to 100% by yourself if MID doesn't show up the SERVICE DUE info?

nickpoore

The manual says to stop by your local Acura dealership to reset this if you change your own oil.
Of couse, I'd like to see the look on their face when you try; also want to see them try to charge you for it. <VBG>

vtec 6300

How does the computer determine how much life there is in the oil?

brahtw8

Interesting. I just had the 1500 mile service at 2000 miles, and the invoice indicates an oil change. Guess I have a question to ask my dealer tomorrow.

BLACURATL

I have 2000 miles and it shows life at 80%. Thats fine.
I typically change oil at the recommended 7500 mile intervals for regular oil and 10000 to 12500 for Mobil 1 oil. Been doing this for 30 years and heve NEVER, I repeat NEVER, had an oil related problem...NEVER. All the hype about 3000 miles intervals is crap unless you are towing or ubder some strenuous conditions that no one ever travels under. Change it at 7500 miles... and if it will make you feel better, at 3000 miles send me the money you would have spent on the oil change... cuz it will do as much good... SAVE YOUR MONEY...AND TIME!!!
Go to the mid display ...show oil life... and hit reset for about 10 seconds... It will reset to 100%. This procedure is in the owners manual.

ndabunka

People seem to be lumping synthetics in with traditional oils in these replys. Pretty certain that everyone KNOWS that synthetics were designed to go 10K, right? The traditionals go from 3K to 5K generally before they start to breakdown. In regards to the sensors...Benz & BMW have been doing this for quite some time. It's actually a pretty simply analysis by the engine of vicosity and transparency. Some sensors even detect metal content. These systems therefore will provide a more personal feedback based on your driving style (right). In some cases, it is simply a straight mileage-based measurement. I have no idea which system Acura uses in these cars but did think that the oil was synthetic from the start. From what I'm reading here, I guess I was wrong. If it's not synthetic, I'm changing it to the synth at the 7500 mile breakin mark.

Formula 350

This is a myth that 'they' continue to give people. Dino oil can last a long time if not stressed. The newer oils (and that is the last 15 or so years) are a LOT better then when I was a wee lad . CR did a test with NY cabs and changed one set of cars at 3k and one at 7.5K. They could find NO difference in wear on the engines. The usual problem is the additives in the oil that breaks down over time, not the oil itself.

fender4

not really,, almost all independent tests pick amsoil

but this will open up a lot a discussions


http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/misc/all_oilfaq.html